Nexans and Telefónica sign a contract

With this contract, Nexans strengthens its position as the leading cable supplier to the Spanish operator. The contract encompasses virtually all telecommunications cable types used by Telefónica, including over 100 different products to be implemented in plain telephony networks as well as advanced broadband services. All cables supplied to Telefónica will be manufactured by the Nexans plant in Maliaño (Cantabria, Spain). With a production capacity in excess of ten million kilometers of conductors per year, the Maliaño plant is one of the largest in the world for this type of cables.

“The trust placed with us by Telefónica through this contract is a further recognition of the good work done for many years by the whole Nexans team”, said Yvon Raak, Executive Vice President of Nexans’ Europe Area. “The fact that a customer like Telefónica, with such high-level requirements in terms of quality and service, is entrusting nearly half of its anticipated supply needs to Nexans is a recognition of our clear competitive edge and technological leadership.”

One of the determining factors in Telefónica’s decision has been the service agreement, which includes tight delivery deadlines. As per Telefónica’s request, deliveries will have to be made to 49 different possible locations in Spain. In addition, Nexans shall maintain an emergency inventory with guaranteed delivery within 24 hours. Telefónica is a leading global provider of fixed and mobile telephony services, operating more than 101 million lines in both segments. The relationship between Nexans Iberia and Telefónica is based on mutual knowledge and trust built over the years.